Olivia vs Walker
Side-by-side comparison of Olivia (A*STAR Social Robotics Lab) and Walker (UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- OliviaSingapore
- WalkerChina
Year First Available
- Olivia2009
- Walker—
Verified Deployments
- Olivia0 Deployments
- Walker0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Olivia$198 USD
- WalkerContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Olivia16 hrs
- Walker2 hrs
Availability Status
- OliviaACTIVE
- WalkerACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Olivia160 mm
- Walker145 mm
Weight
- Olivia152 kg
- Walker63 kg
Mobility Type
- Oliviastatic
- Walkerbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Oliviaanthropomorphic torso
- Walkerfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Olivia0.5 m/s
- Walker0.8 m/s
Running Capable
- Oliviastatic walk
- Walker—
Stair Climbing
- Olivianone
- WalkerYes
Terrain
- Oliviaflat_indoor
- Walkerflat indoor, stairs
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Olivia132 kg
- Walker10 kg
Total DOF
- Olivia24
- Walker36
Arm DOF
- Olivia6
- Walker7
Hand DOF
- Olivia6
- Walker4
Bimanual Coordination
- Oliviaindependent
- WalkerNo
Tool Use
- Olivianone
- Walker—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- OliviaIntel Core i7
- WalkerIntel i7 7500U Frequency 2.7Ghz; Intel i5 6200U Frequency 2.3Ghz
Compute Platform
- OliviaIntel Core i7
- Walker—
VLM Capable
- Olivianone
- WalkerNo
Foundation Models
- Olivia—
- Walkerfalse
Imitation Learning
- Oliviasingle task
- WalkerNo
Teleoperation
- Oliviajoystick
- Walker—
Programming
- Oliviaproprietary_app, teleoperation
- WalkerAI for natural language processing
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Olivia16 hrs
- Walker2 hrs
Charging Time
- Olivia4.5 hrs
- Walker—
Charging Method
- Oliviaauto dock
- Walker—
Battery Swap
- Olivia—
- WalkerNo
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- OliviaYes
- Walker—
Fall Recovery
- OliviaYes
- Walker—
Human Detection Method
- Olivianone
- Walker—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Olivianone
- Walker—
Software
SDK Languages
- OliviaJava, Kotlin
- WalkerAI for natural language processing
ROS Support
- Olivianone
- WalkerNo
Open API
- Oliviaclosed
- WalkerNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Oliviaprototype
- Walkercommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Olivia$198 USD
- WalkerContact for quote
Pricing Model
- Oliviacapex
- Walker—
Applications
- Oliviaresearch
- Walkerteleoperation, eldercare_assistance, hospitality
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Singapore | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $198 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 16 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 160 mm | 145 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 152 kg | 63 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | static | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | anthropomorphic torso | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 0.8 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor, stairs |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 132 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 24 | 36 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | none | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel Core i7 | Intel i7 7500U Frequency 2.7Ghz; Intel i5 6200U Frequency 2.3Ghz |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Intel Core i7 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | none | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | single task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary_app, teleoperation | AI for natural language processing |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 16 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 4.5 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | auto dock | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | none | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Java, Kotlin | AI for natural language processing |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | No |
| Open API (values differ) | closed | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $198 USD | Contact for quote |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Applications (values differ) | research | teleoperation, eldercare_assistance, hospitality |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Battery Capacity, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, Price Tier, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Olivia and Walker?
Olivia is made by A*STAR Social Robotics Lab, based in SG. Walker is made by UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd., based in CN.
How do Olivia and Walker compare on the Robo Index?
Olivia grades AA on the Robo Index. Walker grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Olivia and Walker?
Olivia carries up to 132 kg. Walker carries up to 10 kg.
Are Olivia and Walker in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Olivia and Walker?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
Olivia vs Walker compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.